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November 12, 2024

‘The Great Gatsby’ Inspires a Pen Collection

For the first time, Montblanc has chosen a fictional character, Jay Gatsby of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s novel, as its honoree. The writing instruments in Montblanc’s […]
October 18, 2024

The Watches of Switzerland Group Marks Its Centennial

Brian Duffy, the company’s chief executive, reflects on growth, philanthropy and a new opportunity in jewelry. In 1924, the same year that Britain’s first Labour government […]
September 11, 2024

A Celebration of Craftsmanship Draws Watch Brands

Homo Faber, the biennial fair held in Venice, draws independent makers as well as Richemont brands. The 2024 edition of Homo Faber, a biennial fair held […]
May 16, 2024

An Affinity for Animals

Spirituality, astrology and a desire to express power over nature are a few of the reasons people seek such motifs, experts say. The black-dappled white panther, […]
March 3, 2024

What Are Fashion Designers Doing Next? Creating Watches.

Several blue-chip watch brands are teaming up with female fashion designers to appeal to women. Fashion designers have spent the last few weeks presenting their new […]
January 18, 2024

When Jewelry Influences Watchmakers

Brands are extending their reach by repurposing best-selling designs, including animal and floral motifs, onto timepieces. The cockatoo, one of Tiffany & Company’s most recognizable motifs […]
October 19, 2023

Vacheron Constantin and the Met Forge a Partnership

Educational programs are the focus of the agreement between the brand and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but watches might come along, too. Vacheron Constantin, which […]
September 13, 2023

In London, Watch Inventions and Relationships

An exhibition at the Clockmakers’ Museum explores the links between the brand Breguet and English society. With numerous horological innovations to its name since its founding […]
September 13, 2023

If It’s Expensive, Does That Make It a Luxury Watch?

There are several reasons brands increased their prices in recent years, and positioning certainly was one of them. In March, Jacob & Co. introduced the 216.9-carat […]
September 7, 2023

A German Noble Family’s Pearls and Diamonds to Be Auctioned

Sotheby’s has scheduled a November sale in Geneva for more than 200 pieces from the House of Württemberg. More than 200 jewels and precious objects from […]